The journal

Stories, guides & good advice.

Planning guides for elopements and destination weddings, written by the people behind the camera.

Marriage licenses, witnesses, permits, seasons and the exact order to plan it all — from a Utah-based elopement team.

Red-rock rims, alpine lakes, hoodoos and salt flats — our favorite Utah elopement locations, with the best season for each.

Carry-on or check it? How to pack, protect and steam your dress (and suit) for a destination wedding or elopement.

First look or not, how long family photos really take, and two sample timelines built around sunset.

What golden hour actually is, why it changes with the seasons, and how to sneak away for the best photos of your day.

What film captures that photos can’t, what it costs, and why one coordinated team beats two strangers.

Typical price ranges, what’s usually included in travel pricing, and the hidden costs to ask about before you sign.

Colors that photograph beautifully, fabrics that move, and outfit ideas for mountain, desert and city sessions.

When the aspens turn, where to find them, and how to plan a fall bridal or engagement session in the Wasatch.

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